Rays return to Tropicana Field for a two-team, six-game homestand

The Tampa Bay Rays return to Tropicana Field on Tuesday for their final regular season homestand: a two-team, six-game stretch against the Boston Red Sox (September 17-19) and Toronto Blue Jays (September 20-22). The Rays 2024 season is presented by Orlando Health.

The Rays Baseball Foundation will host the annual Shirts Off Our Backs fundraiser, presented by United Concordia Dental, throughout the final homestand. Fans can make a donation to the Rays Baseball Foundation at Shirts Off Our Backs table locations, or with a volunteer, and receive a scratch-off card with the chance to win team-issued City Connect jerseys, tickets to a 2025 Rays home game and other exciting prizes. Fans can receive two scratch-offs for $10, five for $20, 10 for $30 and 20 for $50. Scratch-off cards will be available at Gate 1, Gate 3, Gate 5, the Republic Bank Draft Room and from roaming volunteers. Every scratch-off card is a winner and proceeds directly benefit the Rays Baseball Foundation. For more information, visit RaysBaseball.com/Shirts.

Additionally, all homestand long fans can enjoy 70 percent off all goods available at the First Base Retail Store while supplies last as part of the Final Out Sale. All sales are final.

Tuesday, September 17 vs. Boston Red Sox

• First Pitch: 6:50 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:20 p.m.
• Color Guard: Presented by Zephyrhills High School JROTC
• National Anthem: Performed by Jessica Pipino with ASL by Calen Crowder
• Rays First Pitch: Thrown by Publix representative, Josh Fahlstrom
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by Tuesday’s Champion, Trinity
• In-Game Presentation: The Rays Baseball Foundation will present The Poynter Institute with a $35,000 grant in support of the Write Field Program. This free, academic year-long program teaches Black and Hispanic middle schoolers how to be better writers, communicators and students.
• Tuesday’s Champion: Before every Tuesday home game, the Rays recognize a child from the Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Children’s Dream Fund as part of the Tuesday’s Champion program, presented by RIPA & Associates. The Rays will host 8-year-old Trinity from the Children’s Dream Fund. As part of Trinity’s special day as Tuesday’s Champion, she will meet Rays players and throw out a ceremonial first pitch. Trinity has been battling Neuroblastoma for six years. She loves to swim, and her favorite Rays player is Colin Poche.

Wednesday, September 18 vs. Boston Red Sox

• First Pitch: 6:50 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:20 p.m.
• Color Guard: In honor of the United States Air Force’s 77th birthday, presented by MacDill Air Force Base Support Squadron Honor Guard.
• National Anthem: Performed by Air Force Technical Sergeant Andrew A. Velez Christian with ASL by Kat Atwood
• Pregame Presentation: The Rays will recognize the winners of their annual Minor League Awards, honored by the Rays baseball operations department as the top performers in the organization’s farm system.
• Rays First Pitch: Thrown by Coca-Cola and Circle K representative, Zen Enfinger
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by MacDill Air Force Base representative, Senior Airman Cole O’Connor
• In-Game Presentation: The Duke Energy Foundation donates $1,000 to the Share the Light Foundation for every Rays win during the regular season. All the money raised is presented to various nonprofits throughout the area. This year, the Duke Energy Foundation will donate $100,000 to Share the Light.
• In-Game Presentation: As a part of their Every Hit is a Win program, Suncoast donates $90 to local non-profits throughout the community for every hit tallied by Rays players. Fans can vote every month on the Suncoast Credit Union Facebook page on which nonprofit will receive the total donation for that month. On Wednesday, Suncoast will be presenting $60,000 to 12 different local non-profits: ZooTampa, Humane Society of Tampa Bay, Feeding Tampa Bay, Golisano Children's Museum, United Way of Central Florida, YMCA of the Suncoast, Guadalupe Center, Celebrate Birthdays, Hardee Help Center, Advantage Village Academy, Dawning Center and Pinellas PAL.
• Salute to Service: Military, first responders and teachers are eligible to receive 40 percent off tickets for Wednesday’s game. For more information or to sign up to receive these offers, please visit www.RaysBaseball.com/Salute.
• Minor League Autographs: Fans are invited to an autograph opportunity with some of the up-and-coming stars of the Rays Minor League system prior to first pitch. The players will be located on the concourse behind sections 120-126 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
• Wine Wednesdays: All fans 21 and older can enjoy $5 Vina Ghvino wine at select locations throughout the ballpark.
• United Concordia Dental Oral Wellness Education: Foster children and families attending the Big Game James Club presented by United Concordia Dental will receive complimentary oral wellness education from United Concordia Dental representatives and dental hygienists. The interactive, fun sessions will teach the children about the importance of oral wellness.

Thursday, September 19 vs. Boston Red Sox

• First Pitch: 6:50 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:20 p.m.
• Color Guard: Presented by Charlotte High School Navy JROTC
• National Anthem: Performed by Lisa Casalino with ASL by Nancy Russell
• Pregame Presentation: In partnership with Budweiser’s Good Sport Program, the Rays are recognizing Lance Hamic for being named the Designated Driver of the 2024 Season. The Budweiser Good Sport Program reminds fans to be responsible.
• Rays First Pitch: Thrown by Rays Rewards winner, Mostyn Hummel
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by CEO of Tampa Bay Watch, Dwayne Virgint
• In-Game Presentation: The Rays Baseball Foundation will present Tampa Bay Watch with a $25,000 grant in support of the Tampa Bay Watch Discovery Center. Tampa Bay Watch’s education programs immerse students in the world of marine science, offering field trips and camps that spark a passion for conservation and?empower young minds to become guardians?of the Tampa Bay estuary.

Friday, September 20 vs. Toronto Blue Jays

• First Pitch: 6:50 p.m.
• Gates Open: 5:20 p.m.
• Color Guard: Presented by Alonso High School Army JROTC
• National Anthem: Performed by Anna Rodriguez with ASL by Hailey Riggs
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by Tampa Hispanic Heritage Inc.’s Hispanic Woman and Man of the Year, Andrea Gonzmart Williams and Rafael Gonzalez, Esq.
• Devil Rays Day: The Rays will sport their Devil Rays throwback uniforms.
• In-Game Presentation: The Rays Baseball Foundation will present Feeding Tampa Bay with a $60,000 grant in support of their people-focused solutions, providing those in need access to food, benefits assistance, basic health services, educational classes, job training and connections to other nonprofits.
• Salute to Service: Military, first responders and teachers are eligible to receive 40 percent off tickets for Friday’s game. For more information or to sign up to receive these offers, please visit www.RaysBaseball.com/Salute.
• Roberto Clemente Day: The Rays will join Major League Baseball in honoring Roberto Clemente Day, established to honor the legacy of the Hall of Famer and 15-time All-Star who died in a plane crash on New Year’s Eve 1972 while attempting to deliver supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua.
• Roberto Clemente Ticket Package: Fans can purchase a special Roberto Clemente Ticket Package for Friday’s game that includes a seat in Section 127 and a $5 donation to Feeding Tampa Bay.
• Pack the Pantries Donation Drive: In celebration of Roberto Clemente’s philanthropic efforts, the Rays are partnering with TD Synnex to Pack the Pantries with Feeding Tampa Bay. Fans can donate nonperishable food items outside of Gate 1 (Lot 7) and Gate 4. Each household that donates three or more items will receive a ticket voucher valid for two (2) Lower Reserved tickets to a 2025 regular-season home game. For more information, visit RaysBaseball.com/Clemente.
• Concessions and Merchandise Specials: 90s-themed snacks and beverages are available at the Viva Tequila Seltzer Grab N’ Go (behind center field) and at the Bird & Batter Express location (in right field), on all Friday Devil Rays Days.
• Postgame Happy Hour: Following a Rays win on Friday and Saturday home games, fans can enjoy discounted beverages at Lower Ballpark & Rec after the game.

Saturday, September 21 vs. Toronto Blue Jays

• First Pitch: 4:10 p.m.
• Gates Open: 2:10 p.m.
• Color Guard: Presented by Venice Middle School Young Marines
• National Anthem: Performed by Jennifer Barican with ASL by Terri Pendleton
• Pregame Presentation: All season long, TD SYNNEX donates $250 to Academy Prep for every double play at home made by the Rays. This year, the Rays have totaled 47 double plays to date, and TD SYNNEX will be donating $11,750 to Academy Prep.
• Rays First Pitch: Thrown by a DEX Imaging representative
• Rays First Pitch: Thrown by Academy Prep 8th grader, Sirr-London Wright
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by Lake Mary Little League athlete and the 2024 Little League Home Run Derby Champion, Landon Bono
• Nike City Connect: The Rays will sport their Grit x Glow uniforms.
• In-Game Presentation: The Rays Baseball Foundation will present Take Stock in Children of Manatee County with $15,000 in scholarships.
• In-Game Presentation: The Lake Mary Little League baseball team will be recognized for their historic 2024 Little League World Series Championship win earlier this year. The Lake Mary team defeated Chinese Taipei 2-1 in the championship game to claim the victory.
• Yoga Day Ticket Package: Fans can purchase a special Yoga Day Ticket Package for Saturday’s game that includes a morning yoga class on the field, a limited edition hat and a ticket in the Lower Box. The deadline to purchase Yoga Day ticket packages is Thursday, September 19.

Sunday, September 22 vs. Toronto Blue Jays

• First Pitch: 1:40 p.m.
• Gates Open: 11:40 a.m.
• Color Guard: Presented by Venice Fire Rescue Honor Guard
• National Anthem: Performed by Bally sideline reporter Tricia Whitaker with ASL by Tess Crowder
• Pregame Presentation: The Tampa Bay Rays are presenting the Orlando Health Foundation – West Florida with the final check from their stolen-base donation campaign. Prior to the season, the Rays pledged to donate $250 to the foundation for every base stolen by Rays players this season.
• Pregame Presentation: The Rays scouting department will award the Paul Kirsch Scout of the Year Award, named for legendary Tampa Bay-area scout Paul Kirsch following his passing in 2021, to a Rays organization scout that has made a notable impact during this season.
• Pregame Presentation: The Rays recipients of the 2024 Baseball Writers Association of America (BBWAA) Major League Awards will be recognized.
• Rays First Pitch: Thrown by President of the University of Tampa, Dr. Teresa Dahlberg
• Ceremonial First Pitch: Thrown by local first responder, Ashley White
• First Responders Day Ticket Package: Fans can purchase a special First Responders Day Ticket Package for Sunday’s game that includes a limited edition hat and a ticket in the 200 Level.
• University of Tampa Ticket Package: Fans can purchase a special University of Tampa Ticket Package for Sunday’s game that includes a limited edition hat and a ticket in the Lower Level.
• FitLife Partnership: All fans who manually check-in or scan a digital ticket via the MLB Ballpark app will receive an email and Ballpark app inbox message for $100 off their first FitLife Foods order of five (5) or more weekly home deliveries using promo code RAYSUP100.
• For the Kids: On Sundays, there’s even more fun for the kids! Kids can line up by the first-base line from 12-12:30 p.m. for Rays player autographs. A select group of children will have the opportunity to go on the field and stand next to their favorite Rays player during the National Anthem. After the game, all kids can run the bases. Follow instructions on the video board to find out where to line up to enter the field.
• Shirts Off Our Backs Postgame Presentation: At the conclusion of Sunday’s game, the winners of the grand prize team-issued City Connect jerseys will be brought onto the field to claim their prizes, delivered by the corresponding player. All jerseys will be assigned at random.

Additional Homestand Notes:

• $10 Tickets: Available for every Rays regular season home game. $10 Tickets are non-transferable, and barcodes will be available two hours prior to first pitch. A maximum of six tickets per game, per household is available. All $10 tickets are based on availability for all Rays home games.
• 50/50 Charity Raffle: Support our community from Tropicana Field or at home while watching the game. As an early-bird special, fans receive two times the number of tickets for donations made before first pitch. For example, prior to first pitch fans can get 10 tickets for $10, 40 tickets for $20, 400 tickets for $50 and 998 tickets for $100. After first pitch, donation levels return to their standard amounts (5/$10, 20/$20, 200/$50, & 500/$100). 50/50 tickets can be obtained at Gate 3, Gate 5, the Budweiser Porch, online via Rays5050.com or with one of our roaming ambassadors.
• Budweiser Good Sport Designated Driver Program: Pledge to be a designated driver by abstaining from alcohol in the MLB Ballpark app. Show your confirmation email to a representative at Guest Services Gate 1 or 3. Each fan who pledges will receive a small cup good for a soda or water at Coca-Cola Refresh Stations. One winner each game will receive a Rays hat.
• Closed Captioning: New for the 2024 season, a closed-captioning feed is available for all Rays home games in the Ballpark app. Fans can simply select the “Closed Captioning” icon from the Helpful Links section on the Rays team page to see a captioning feed throughout the game.
• Culver’s Curds in the Third: If the Rays score a run in the third inning, fans score free Culver’s Wisconsin Cheese Curds. Offer is only valid the day after the game with an online purchase using the code CURDRUN.
• Every Hit is a Win: For every Rays hit, Suncoast Credit Union will donate $90 to a nonprofit in the community in honor of their 90th anniversary. Fans can vote on the nonprofit and keep track by clicking the link: https://www.suncoast.com/Promo/Every-Hit-is-a-Win.
• Experiences: Located at Gate 6, fans will notice Bat Around, a new addition this season. The game is fit for all ability levels and brings fun and competition in a new arcade-style batting cage. This new experience will allow fans to test their skills during their visit to Tropicana Field. The Rays are the first team in MLB with Bat Around.
• Go-Ahead Entry: Tropicana Field now offers MLB Go-Ahead entry, the optional, hands-free ballpark entry experience. Fans 18 and older can voluntarily opt-in for MLB Go-Ahead Entry in the MLB Ballpark app. Go-Ahead Entry uses facial authentication technology to identify an enrolled fan and allow ticket holders to enter the ballpark at dedicated gates at full walking speed without stopping. Participating fans will capture an image of their face on the app that is converted into a unique alphanumeric code, known as a token. The image will then be deleted. The token is stored by MLB’s facial authentication partner and is associated with the fan’s account. Fans can also opt-out of Go-Ahead Entry at any time. Go-Ahead Entry lanes are available at Gate 1, 5, 6, and Ballpark & Rec (Gate 7). For more information on MLB Go-Ahead Entry at Tropicana Field, please visit RaysBaseball.com/GoAheadEntry.
• Interactive Maps Experience: Discover an enhanced wayfinding experience in the MLB Ballpark app by selecting the Maps icon on the Rays Team Page. Fans can now explore Tropicana Field's concessions, retail spots, restrooms, seating sections, service areas, and other points of interest with detailed step-by-step directions. Whether you're planning your visit or searching for the nearest hot dog stand, this new feature has you covered!
• Kane’s Furniture 10K Promotion: If Rays pitchers strike out 10 batters during a home game, take your mobile ticket located in the Ballpark app or a print-at-home voucher to any Kane’s Furniture store within five days and receive a coupon for one Free Taco & Chips at participating area Tijuana Flats locations. Restrictions apply. For more information, visit KanesStrikeout.com.
• Mascot Race: Fans can guess the winner of the Mascot Race exclusively via the Ballpark app by selecting the “Mascot Race” tile on the Rays team page.
• MLB Ballpark App: Mobile ordering, seat upgrades, gameday experiences, digital tickets, parking passes, closed-captioning, gaming activations and more are all available within the Ballpark app. Discounts at retail, the ShortStop and Grab & Go can be accessed simply by tapping the “ShortStop Pay,” “Retail Pay” and “Grab & Go Pay” icons on the Rays team page.
• Mobile Ordering: Convenient mobile ordering is available for every game through the Rays team page within the Ballpark app. Click on the “Order Food + Drinks” tile to be directed to a page with all available pickup locations and dietary specific offerings.
• Papa John’s Rays 6 Promotion: If the Rays score six or more runs in either home or away games (win or lose), fans can receive 50 percent off their online pizza order the next day at PapaJohns.com or through the Papa John’s app.
• Prepaid Parking: To expedite entry into parking lots, fans are encouraged to prepay for parking. Prices vary by game date and parking lot. See RaysBaseball.com/Parking. Lots open three hours prior to first pitch.
• ProWire: New since July, fans can select the “Rays Radio” icon in the Ballpark app while at Tropicana Field to utilize ProWire, a service that offers a live audio feed of Home Radio, Spanish Radio or public address options.
• Rays Rookies Kids Club: The Rays Rookies Kids Club presented by Suncoast Credit Union is back for the 2024 season. For $40, MVP members receive a free kid’s meal at every game, 50 percent off tickets for select home games, free admission to The Florida Aquarium, a duffel bag, a snapback hat and a Rays Rookies sticker set. All-Star memberships are available for free. For more information visit RaysBaseball.com/RaysRookies.
• Rays Touch Experience: The first of its kind at a professional sports venue, Rays Touch Experience is a 35-foot, 10,000-gallon exhibit located just beyond the right-center field fence at Tropicana Field. This unique and educational fan experience has been created through a partnership with The Florida Aquarium. The beautiful cownose stingrays are the same species that live in the waters of Tampa Bay and are cared for by the Florida Aquarium staff. A complete wellness program including a healthy diet, routine medical exams and behavioral observation is provided for the rays. Fans can visit when gates open to the top of the ninth inning (the tank will close at the top of each hour for 10 minutes to give the rays a touch break).
• Specialty Rooms: The Nursing Room is a private room for child caretaking behind home plate near the First Aid station. The Sensory Room is a safe space for anyone with sensory processing needs in Suite 45. It was designed in collaboration with the Center for Autism and Related Disabilities (CARD).

Upgrade Your Experience: Seat upgrades and gameday experiences are available for purchase for every game via the MLB Ballpark app. Fans can select the “Upgrade Your Experience” tile on the Rays team page to see available upgrades. Availability and pricing will vary by game. Experiences include The Baldwin Group Club access, Rays Radio Booth visits, Raymond Meet & Greets and Batting Practice passes. Additional experiences may be added throughout the season.